Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

Austin vs Seattle

$75,000 salary · single filer · 2-bedroom apartment

Monthly take-home pay

Austin$5,096

Seattle$5,096

2-bedroom rent (HUD FMR)

Austin$1,852

Seattle$2,501

Left after rent

Austin$3,244

Seattle$2,595

Thinking about moving from Austin to Seattle on a $75k salary? On $75,000 a year, you take home $5,096/mo in Austin and $5,096/mo in Seattle after taxes. Factor in a 2-bedroom apartment and you're left with $3,244/mo in Austin vs $2,595/mo in Seattle. Numbers use 2026 tax brackets and HUD fair market rents. Treat them as a starting point, not financial advice.

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